Clubs agree initial loan deal for Marcus Rashford with option for Barca to buy him next summer; Rashford flew into Barcelona on Sunday and an official unveiling is expected on Wednesday; Rashford will still have two years left on his United deal when this proposed loan move ends
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Marcus Rashford is understood to have completed his Barcelona medical this morning.
The 27-year-old flew into the city on Sunday from the northwest and an official unveiling is expected on Wednesday.
Manchester United and Barcelona have agreed a loan deal for the 2025/26 season with an option to buy him next summer. Sky Sports News understands the option price is around £26m (€30m)
Barcelona are expected to cover all of Rashford’s wages during the proposed loan, although they are currently unable to register the forward. The Spanish club are understood to be working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
Sales or loans will likely need to be agreed to free up room for Rashford. Despite these issues, Barcelona expect to register him to their squad.
Barcelona’s well-documented financial issues have previously led to issues around player registration because of difficulties complying with LaLiga’s rules.
The England international has publicly said he would like to play for Barcelona.
The move for Rashford is understood to have been given the green light by head coach Hansi Flick after he spoke with the player.
Rashford’s priority has been a move to Barcelona, who stepped up their interest after failing with Nico Williams or Luis Diaz. He will still have two years left on his United deal when this proposed loan move ends.
The academy graduate is one of five players who have been given extra time off to explore potential moves away this summer.
Rashford’s career at Old Trafford has appeared to be over since Ruben Amorim claimed he would rather put his 63-year-old goalkeeper coach on the bench than the forward because of what he considers a lack of effort. His No 10 shirt at Old Trafford was handed to new summer signing, Matheus Cunha, earlier this month.
